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Genetically Modified Foods

For thousands of years, farmers have improved their crops by crossbreeding plants that have good traits. They take pollen from one plant and add it to the flowers of another plant to produce a…

Organic Food

Some people don’t want to eat food that has been sprayed with pesticides. Nor do they want genetically modified food (see Genetically Modified Foods). What’s the alternative? Organic food. For a…

Fats, Carbohydrates, Protein

Protein helps the body grow, builds muscle and give us energy. Protein-rich foods include meats, eggs, avocado, nuts and beans. Carbohydrates are sugars that the body uses for energy.…

Super-sized Americans

Many Americans eat too much and don’t exercise enough. If you have a hard time believing that, look around. About 16% of kids ages 12 to 19 are obese and 30% are overweight. As for adults, 31% are…

Food Around the World

by Beth Rowen Related Links Fun Facts About Food Near and Far Feast and Fast Who grows the most…

Ideas for Healthy Lunches and Snacks

Tips for making smart food choices when packing lunches and snacks by Mark Hughes Related Links Nutrient Sources A Facelift for the Food Pyramid Smart Food…

Nutrient Sources

Find the top ten sources of sodium among common—yet surprising—foods. These ten foods comprise 44% of all the sodium Americans eat. Rank Food…

Inventions: Food

Accidental Food Inventions Great ideas that came from mistakes! By David Johnson Do you ever feel bad because you made a mistake? Remember, some of our favorite foods were discovered by…